A look at Illinois' murkey law dealing with who owns the contents of client files and how long lawyers have to keep them.
February 2004 • Volume 92 • Number 2 • Pages 53–108
Practice News
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Articles
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Have you wondered what this massive, controversial Act is really all about? Here's a summary and review.
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The supreme court recently required broader due-process rights for objectors to zoning decisions. Here's how municipalities can comply.
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A look at this new law, which should make mediation a more attractive alternative to litigation.
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While retaining liens can be effective, you should understand their scope and effect before you use them.
Columns
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The life of your bar president is chockablock with speeches, bar meetings, award ceremonies, and dinner banquets.
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If you practice before any of 32 state agencies and commissions or represent local governmental entities, take a close look at the newly enacted ethics-in-government legislation
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Want to make your office less vulnerable to computer viruses, hackers, and the like? Here's a seven-step program.
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Civility isn't just a nice thing; it is a hallmark of professionalism and a key component of malpractice prevention.
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Last month's column looked at the "prep work" necessary for a brief. This month, we focus on the framework.